11-29-2006, 04:30 PM
Ravish, The last test has much more implications than just a Patriot clone. I believe the pradigm has changed in Asia from SSM to NMD- sort of offensive to defensive weapons. The challengers have to press for a qualitative escalation sort of Star wars style. Qty no longer cuts it.
Please comment from a diplomatic prespective on effects on arms control and CMD numbers vis a vis India.
Please comment from a diplomatic prespective on effects on arms control and CMD numbers vis a vis India.

